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| The land of Rajasthan
comes alive with exuberant folk dances and music, ballads
and spectacular festivities that are an inseparable part
of its culture. Especially enchanting are the evenings
here, when melodious tunes echoing through the solitude
of shimmering sands, fill the air. Many beautiful temples,
palaces and havelis dating back over centuries dot the
entire state. Even for wild life enthusiasts, this state
is an excellent retreat offering a rich variety of flora
and fauna. The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur, was
the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts
and series of palaces in the city are important attractions.
Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone
used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur’s bazaars
sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie-and-dye
scarves and other exotic wares. |
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For
most of the time Agra alternated
with Delhi as the capital of the Mughal Empire. As such
one finds many marvels of the Mughal architecture in and
around the city, the most famous of them being the Taj
Mahal. Not only does the story of the love of a king for
his wife haunt its visitors but also the architectural
splendour leaves its visitors mesmerized. The Agra Fort
- built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort
is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the
fort are a number of exquisite buildings, including the
Moti Masjid, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas, Sheesh Mahal and
Musamman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment.
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| Nestling at the
foot of the Aravalli hills, 10 km from the town of Sawai
Madhopur, Ranthambore
National Park is one of the prime examples of Project
Tiger's conservation efforts. Though Sawai Madhopur is
an important town with its own historicity, but it is
Ranthambore, which is known the world over. Ranthambore
blends history of Rajput valour with scenic natural beauty
and is ideal for a wildlife getaway. |
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| Pushkar
famous for camel and cattle fair in November every year,
Pushkar has many temples including a Brahma temple, built
around the holy lake. Devotees bathe in the lake on the
auspicious day of Karthik Purnima (full moon) every year.
The camel fair is a crowd puller with merchants, camel
buyers and sellers, cultural performers and tourists coming
together for a celebration in the desert. |
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| Ajmer,
located enroute to Pushkar, is famous for the tomb or
Dargah of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. People
of all faiths come to his tomb to seek the saint's blessings.
The annual Urs or festival is an event observed with great
fervour. |
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| Udaipur,
named after its founder, the Sisiodia King, Maharana Udai
Singh, is like a fairytale. Rajasthan’s "White
City", which you'll enjoy visiting on your India
Holiday, is mostly known for it fabulous lake palace in
Udaipur, set like white pearls in the shimmering waters
of Lake Pichola. |
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| Jodhpur
a city, near the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, is known for
its impressive Mehrangarh fort. Founded by Rao Jodha,
this city is called the "Blue City" for the
blue painted walls of the houses in the town. The magnificent
Umaid Bhawan Palace is another landmark that is a must
see in Jodhpur. Its museum contains many artifacts of
the royal times in Jodhpur. |
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| Jaisalmer,
known for its golden fort,
made of yellow sandstone, is an important center of handicrafts
in Rajasthan. Sandstone carvings and block printed fabrics
made here find their way across the world. The carved
mansions and Jain temples of Jaisalmer are worth seeing.
The sand dunes at Sam, near Jaisalmer are the site of
the annual Desert Festival. |
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| Best season October
– March |
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